Apple-Walnut Salad With Fat Free Balsamic Raisin Dressing Recipe

Name: Apple-Walnut Salad With Fat Free Balsamic Raisin Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup white balsamic vinegar; ½ cup water (may sub apple juice for a sweeter dressing); ¼ cup golden raisin (see note below); 1 large garlic clove; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 tablespoons meyer lemon juice or 1 tablespoon regular lemon juice; 1 tablespoon spicy mustard (optional for heat and creaminess); salt; 2 ½ cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 romaine heart); 1 cup Baby Spinach; ¼ cup mixed sprouts or ¼ cup broccoli, slaw; 2 tablespoons fat-free balsamic-raisin vinaigrette (or more to taste); 1 small apple, chopped; ¼ cup chickpeas; 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons raisins; 14 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely diced (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup white balsamic vinegar
½ cup water (may sub apple juice for a sweeter dressing)
¼ cup golden raisin (see note below)
1 large garlic clove
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons meyer lemon juice or 1 tablespoon regular lemon juice
1 tablespoon spicy mustard (optional for heat and creaminess)
salt
2 ½ cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 romaine heart)
1 cup Baby Spinach
¼ cup mixed sprouts or ¼ cup broccoli, slaw
2 tablespoons fat-free balsamic-raisin vinaigrette (or more to taste)
1 small apple, chopped
¼ cup chickpeas
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons raisins
14 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely diced (optional)

1
Make dressing:.
2
Place water and raisins in your blender (or food processor) and let them soak for about 15 minutes until soft.
3
Add remaining dressing ingredients and process on high speed until liquified.
4
Pour into a storage container and refrigerate until thickened slightly.
5
Make salad:.
6
Combine the lettuce, spinach, and sprouts or broccoli slaw in a large salad bowl and toss well with balsamic dressing.
7
Top with the remaining ingredients and drizzle with a little more dressing, if desired.

114

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup white balsamic vinegar, ½ cup water (may sub apple juice for a sweeter dressing), ¼ cup golden raisin (see note below), 1 large garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Apple-Walnut Salad With Fat Free Balsamic Raisin Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Apple-Walnut Salad With Fat Free Balsamic Raisin Dressing

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